Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Nervous Tissue

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Which structure in a cross-section of the spinal cord is responsible for transmitting sensory information to the brain?

Dorsal horn

Anterior median fissure

Ventral horn

Central canal

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Understand the anatomy of the spinal cord: The spinal cord is divided into distinct regions, including the dorsal horn, ventral horn, central canal, and anterior median fissure. Each structure has a specific function related to neural transmission.

Learn the function of the dorsal horn: The dorsal horn is part of the gray matter in the spinal cord and is primarily responsible for processing and transmitting sensory information from peripheral nerves to the brain.

Differentiate the ventral horn: The ventral horn is also part of the gray matter but is involved in motor function, specifically transmitting motor signals from the brain to the muscles.

Understand the role of the central canal: The central canal is a small channel in the spinal cord that contains cerebrospinal fluid, which helps protect and nourish the spinal cord but does not directly transmit sensory or motor information.

Clarify the anterior median fissure: The anterior median fissure is a groove on the anterior side of the spinal cord that serves as a landmark but does not play a role in transmitting sensory information.